Just Shy of Ordinary
By: A.J. Sass
4.07
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan, especial…
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1. Slugfest
By: Gordon Korman
4.24
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School. So good, in fact, that's he's already been pla… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
2. The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet
By: Jake Maia Arlow
4.19
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A hilariously honest book about surviving middle school while navigating a chronic illness from the… read more
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- jewish
- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
3. Ferris
By: Kate DiCamillo
4.30
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
4. Camp QUILTBAG
By: Nicole Melleby
4.10
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about th… read more
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- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
5. A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)
By: Lisa Yee
3.82
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonn… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
"They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that t…"-Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)
6. Good Different
By: Meg Eden Kuyatt
4.52
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more
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- poetry
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different
"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the «wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different
7. The First State of Being
By: Erin Entrada Kelly
4.14
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed fo… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
8. Uprising
By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
4.42
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
9. The Liars Society (The Liars Society #1)
By: Alyson Gerber
4.19
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A USA TODAY bestseller! Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the pr… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- contemporary
10. The Night War
By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4.04
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
11. And Then, Boom!
By: Lisa Fipps
4.69
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more
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- poetry
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!
12. Across So Many Seas
By: Ruth Behar
4.12
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of four… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
- jewish
13. Barely Floating
By: Lilliam Rivera
3.94
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized sw… read more
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- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
14. Louder Than Hunger
By: John Schu
4.55
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more
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- poetry
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
15. The No-Girlfriend Rule
By: Christen Randall
4.22
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose fora… read more
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- lgbt
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
16. Deep Water
By: Jamie Sumner
4.21
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans on… read more
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- poetry
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
17. Shark Teeth
By: Sherri Winston
4.36
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel abo… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
18. Just Shy of Ordinary
By: A.J. Sass
4.07
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan, especial… read more
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- poetry
- jewish
- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
19. The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
By: Sally J. Pla
4.57
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the coura… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
20. Finally Heard (Finally Seen #2)
By: Kelly Yang
4.32
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
21. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II
By: Adam Gidwitz
4.17
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the firs… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
- jewish
22. We Still Belong
By: Christine Day
4.16
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor–winning aut… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
23. Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine
By: Nicole Melleby
4.13
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
In this powerful new novel by award-winning author Nicole Melleby, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is force… read more
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- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
24. Unstuck
By: Barbara Dee
4.07
Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition
From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel about a girl whose struggle… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
"Remember, you don't write to win a trophy. You write because you love to, and because there's a story you want to tell. That's the prize you give yourself, and it's the only one that matters."-Barbara Dee, Unstuck
"I thought your writing was going better lately. So why are you forcing yourself to write something different? I mean besides your story, which is what you really want to write. What you need to write…"-Barbara Dee, Unstuck
"I guess if you're a superstar like Dahlia, people expect you to win every contest, get perfect grades, go to a fancy college, even if that's not who you really are. Maybe if you're Journey, people ex…"-Barbara Dee, Unstuck
25. The Secret Library
By: Kekla Magoon
3.84
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy advent… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
26. Green
By: Alex Gino
3.73
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
From the bestselling author of MELISSA, a new book putting a non-binary kid named Green at center s… read more
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- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
27. Trouble at the Tangerine
By: Gillian McDunn
3.99
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Award-winning author Gillian McDunn pens a delightfully quirky mystery that examines the meaning of… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
28. Will on the Inside
By: Andrew Eliopulos
4.16
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
"An honest, sophisticated look at the myriad emotions surrounding chronic illness and growing up 'n… read more
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- lgbt
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
29. Linus and Etta Could Use a Win
By: Caroline Huntoon
4.26
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Linus is the new boy at school, and he’s trying to keep it quiet. After coming out as trans last ye… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- queer
30. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
By: Gennifer Choldenko
4.55
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
31. Gut Reaction
By: Kirby Larson
4.32
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Author Kirby Larson, and her daughter, debut author, Quinn Wyatt, pen this story that explores wha… read more
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